senior financial analyst, North America Finance

Now Brewing – financial analyst sr – North America Finance! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a financial analyst sr on the North America Finance Team, you will play a critical role on the team that oversees planning and analysis for US Company-Operated Coffeehouses, the largest business unit at Starbucks. This team leads the annual, quarterly, and monthly end-to-end planning cycles, partnering with budget owners and supporting finance teams. This team is responsible for transforming financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions across Finance and Operations leadership. In addition, this team is also responsible for all planning and analysis for US Wages & Benefits, Regional Overhead, and other Operating Expenses. You will be a thought partner to your team and the business, influencing decisions that matter. Your work will be visible. You will deliver accurate reporting and analysis that highlights key trends, drivers risks, and opportunities. You will partner with budget owners and teams across Finance and Operations to help drive accountability. You will lead financial modeling and business case development for new initiatives, providing insights to drive growth and savings. You will continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analytical rigor. As a sr financial analyst, you will… • Reporting and analysis – Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results and key performance measures. Prepare management reports against forecast, budget and prior year. Provide variance explanations and highlight risks and opportunities to key stakeholders. Identify trends and analyze outliers in order to provide recommendations for cost optimization and margin improvements. • Tell the Financial Story – Help drive informed business decisions by providing reporting and analytical support to leaders within Finance and Operations, including the Zone SVPs and Regional VPs. • Planning & Forecasting - supports development of annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts and strategic plans. Establishes timelines, partners with budget owners, manages consolidation and initiates timely reviews of the projections to ensure plans are delivered on time and are consistent with enterprise priorities and goals • Business case support/Analytical deep dives - performs financial due diligence for new initiatives. Works cross functionally with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop robust financial models, providing critical insights and recommendations to drive business growth • Advisory and Influence - provides and explains financial information effectively to all levels of management. Educates financial/business acumen and ensures adherence to policy to customers. Establishes and facilitates process development and performs on-going review of planning and reporting process to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements We’d love to hear from people with: • bachelors degree or 4 or more years of US military experience • 5 or more years of experience in a role performing financial analysis job functions, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and financial reporting • 2 or more years of experience in a role using electronic financial modeling skills • 3 or more years of experience in a role presenting financial analysis and recommendations to a business unit Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel • Strong attention to detail • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment • Advanced financial modeli